"Someone is backing Ji Xinghuo. The information smearing him simply can’t go out. Our accounts have been banned, and even accounts that haven’t posted are implicated. The losses are severe," the public relations manager said with a panicky expression.
Li Xuan also realized the gravity of the situation, realizing that only the official power that every self-media feared could do this – the "Internet Information Department".
The public relations manager whispered, "Boss, we might have hit a steel plate."
Li Xuan was silent for a few minutes.
"Let them stop for now," he picked up his cellphone, "I’ll contact Ji Xinghuo..." only to find that the call wouldn’t go through, he had been blocked.
After releasing the content, Ji Xinghuo paid it no further heed.
He proceeded with Lu Yunhai to check out the venue for tomorrow’s wedding, a luxurious traditional-style hotel located within the Qinling Mountain Range, consisting of dozens of quaint buildings built against the mountain. It offered a broad view overlooking Chang’an with a pleasant landscape.
This ancient-style hotel was one of the best wedding venues in Chang’an, and its fees were naturally very steep.
Even though Lu Yunhai was now wealthy, he hesitated for a long time when booking.
In the car, Lu Yunhai said, "I’ve called three groomsmen, and Yinpeng has called three bridesmaids. Today, we’ll go through the process first and have dinner together tonight. Yinpeng and her parents have always wanted to meet you."
"Okay," Ji Xinghuo nodded and laughed, "Even the wedding needs a rehearsal, no wonder everyone is reluctant to get married."
"Can’t help it, getting married isn’t just about two people, but about uniting two families," Lu Yunhai sighed. He glanced at Ji Xinghuo and suddenly asked, "When do you and Sword Immortal plan to get married?"
Ji Xinghuo immediately shook his head: "No plans."
"It would be one thing if ordinary people decided not to marry, but you and Sword Immortal are extraordinary. The two of you are such a good match, and she’s such a wonderful woman. Settling down early wouldn’t be a bad thing," Lu Yunhai reasoned.
"Let’s talk about it later."
Ji Xinghuo was evasive. If he married Man Ying, what would happen to his sister?
The Asia-Pacific Community doesn’t allow marrying two wives.
Isn’t it better not to marry and have two girlfriends at the same time?
Lu Yunhai was somewhat puzzled but noticed Ji Xinghuo didn’t want to elaborate further, so he didn’t press on.
Upon arriving at the mountain hotel, Ji Xinghuo followed Lu Yunhai into a sprawling, ancient-style mansion.
The area was divided into a front courtyard, side rooms, side halls, bridal rooms, and a hall spacious enough to accommodate thousands of guests. Constructed completely in the style of ancient courtyards to meet the aesthetic needs of modern people, it was equipped with all necessary facilities, allowing the entire wedding process to be completed there.
Entering the front hall, both families were already conversing there.
"Dad, Mom, Yinpeng, we’re here," Lu Yunhai called out as he approached.
Turning her head, Fang Yinpeng said, "Yunhai, you’re finally back..." She paused mid-sentence when she noticed Ji Xinghuo next to Lu Yunhai, her face lighting up with excitement, "Mr. Ji is here! Yunhai told me he invited you to be the best man, I could hardly believe it, but it’s actually happening!"
"Congratulations on your wedding."
Ji Xinghuo smiled, "Yunhai is my best friend; I definitely wouldn’t miss his wedding."
Apart from Fang Yinpeng and her husband, other attendees had never met Ji Xinghuo; Lu Yunhai had kept it confidential until now. Though there were suspicions, no one was certain.
Lu Yunhai announced loudly, "I would like to introduce everyone, this is my college classmate and best friend, Ji Xinghuo."
Hearing this familiar name, everyone was both shocked and delighted.
The elders and relatives of both families, as well as the staff setting up the wedding venue, and the hotel waitstaff, all stopped their work, turning their gaze towards Ji Xinghuo, unable to hide their astonishment and curiosity.